Croydon Tram Network Closure for October Half-Term Maintenance
Services east of East Croydon will be suspended for 13 days to allow for track and infrastructure upgrades.
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A section of London's tram network will be closed for maintenance works for 13 days. From Saturday, 24 October until Thursday, 5 November 2026, no tram services will run east of East Croydon. Transport for London (TfL) is carrying out the work during the October half-term period, aiming to minimise disruption.
Replacement Services and Scope of Works
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Replacement bus services will operate to cover the affected routes. These buses will run between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, and also between East Croydon and New Addington. TfL has stated that these replacement services will serve all tram stops except Lebanon Road and Sandilands. Services will not call at Elmers End on either Saturday or Sunday during the closure.
The maintenance programme involves replacing one kilometre of track between Arena and Elmers End. Additionally, improvements are scheduled for the Sandilands tunnel. The Kent Gate Way road crossing, located east of Gravel Hill, will also undergo renewal as part of the works.
Mark Davis, TfL's general manager for the tram service, explained the timing of the works. "We're carrying out most of these works during the October half-term period when demand is lower to minimise disruption as much as possible," Mr Davis said, as reported by MyLondon. He added that the programme aims to keep the tramway safe and reliable for the future.
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Trams will continue to operate as normal to Wimbledon throughout the closure period. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys ahead of time using the TfL Go app or TfL's online journey planner. In addition to the replacement buses, six local bus routes, numbers 119, 198, 289, 312, 314, and 367, will also be available for passengers.
This closure follows a previous 25-day shutdown in August between East Croydon and Reeves Corner for track renewal. On some days in August, there was also a reduced service towards Elmers End. Ahead of the main closure, there will be no service between Sandilands and New Addington on Saturday, 17 October and Sunday, 18 October 2026.
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+When will the tram services be affected?
No tram services will run east of East Croydon from Saturday, 24 October until Thursday, 5 November 2026. This period covers 13 days of maintenance works.
+What replacement services will be available?
Replacement buses will operate between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, and between East Croydon and New Addington. These buses will serve most stops, excluding Lebanon Road and Sandilands.
+What work is being done during the closure?
The maintenance includes replacing one kilometre of track between Arena and Elmers End, improvements at the Sandilands tunnel, and renewing the Kent Gate Way road crossing east of Gravel Hill.
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